Welcome to Alta, Finnmark - Norway!
The Barents Winter Games 2025 will take place from the 28th to 30th of March 2025 in Alta.
About Barents Games
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Celebration of Barents Sport in Alta
The purpose of Barents sport is to develop international cooperation in the region and involve as many youth as possible across the borders. The games are an arena for both sporting and cultural exchange and makes people-to-people cooperation between the three countries in the Barents region.
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Multi-sport event between Finland, Norway and Sweden
17 different sports are invited to take part in this year’s Barents Games in Alta, with athletes from Norway, Finland and Sweden. The Games are a great opportunity for youth to experience the atmosphere of an international sporting event.
In the Games young athletes can compete both nationally and internationally with other athletes. -
A large team stands behind the Barents Games
Finnmark Idrettskrets leads the preparations in cooperation with local sports clubs, the municipality, the county council and the business community in Alta.
Sports & Program
Each sport has its own competition schedule. More detailed information and schedules for each sport can be found here.
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Badminton
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Basketball
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Biathlon
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Carpet-Curling
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Cross Country Skiing
Also Parasport
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Floorball
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Futsal
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Ski Orienteering
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Swimming
Also Parasport
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Table Tennis
Also Parasport
Artistic Gymnastics
Due to challenges with gymnastics facilities in Alta, Gymnastics Artistics will be held in Narvik, Norway March 21st to 23rd 2025.
Narvik Turnforening are happy to invite to the annual Artistic Gymnastics Barents Competition 2025.
We are proud to continue this great tradition that started back in 1956, when the first Kalottkampen was held in Kiruna.
Here is some information on the competitition:
The big game day!
Saturday was the big game and fun day. We’ve had lots of sports and great social activities. Take a look at the video from Saturday!
We have started!
It’s finally happening!
Participants have arrived and we are on our way to start this fantastic event.
This video is from the first day, and the opening ceremony. Enjoy!
News
OPENING CEREMONY
Arranged at Finnmarkshallen
Address: Skoleveien 6, 9510 Alta
Friday, March 28
At 8:00 PM to 8.45 PM (20:00 – 20:45)
Join us for the opening ceremony of the Barents Winter Games 2025!
It will be an ceremony with dance, music, speeches, and entertainment.
A perfect start to a weekend filled with exciting competitions, activities and new friendships!
GET TOGETHER
Arranged at Scandic hotel Alta
Saturday, March 29th
From 20:00-22:00.
The program includes:
Table tennis, carpet curling, board games, craft activities, gaming, competitions with prizes and free hanging out.
Free concert with the local band, En Ting Til Felles (One Thing In Common)
The band will play two mini-concerts.
The first one from 20:15 to 20:45
and the second concert from 21:15 to 21:45.
Host city
Photo: Anne Olsen Ryum
Arctic Living
“Alta is located at the intersection of the sea and Finnmarksvidda. This geographic area has, since the Stone Age, been a meeting place for several indigenous people groups. They have built their common history and future to master the rugged arctic environment.” Visit Alta
Alta
Our Hotels in Alta
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Scandic Hotel Alta
Scandic Hotel will be our main hotel during the games. Here the BWG25 office will be the whole weekend.
At Scandic Alta you can recharge your batteries in their sauna, get a workout in the fitness room or try the climbing wall at Nordlysbadet, which the hotel has direct access to.
Basketball, Carpet Curling, Floorball, Biathlon, Futsal and our Guests will be staying at Scandic.
For more information about the hotel: Read more
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Thon Hotel Alta
At the top of the AMFI Alta shopping center is Thon Hotel Alta. The hotel is modern and a perfect starting point for exploring Alta and the Arctic surroundings.
Cross Country skiing, Swimming and YLIB is staying at Thon Hotel.
For more information about the Hotel: Read more
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Canyon Hotel
Canyon Hotel in the heart of Alta, blending Nordic design with cozy cabin comfort. Our rooms feature comfortable beds and modern amenities, perfect for recharging after a day of competition and adventure.
This is where Badminton, Table Tennis and Ski Orienteering will be staying.
For more information about the hotel: Read more
Our Partners
Meet the Team
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Geir Magne Gamst
Project Leader
+47 404 91 780
Geir.Magne.Gamst@boreal.no -
Vera Arntsen
International Coordinator
BSC/BSCN
+47 97 56 79 38
vera.arntsen@idrettsforbundet.no -
Marit Arntzen
Organization Leader
Finnmark Sports Federation
Organization Leader BWG25
+47 419 00 970
marit.arntzen@idrettsforbundet.no -
Suvi Karusaari
Sport Coordinator,
Lapland’s Sports FederationBSCF
+358 40 8471321
suvi.karusaari@lapinliikunta.fi -
Anne Meriläinen
Sports Coordinator,
RF-SISU NorrbottenBSCS
+46 070-686 76 11
anne.merilainen@rfsisu.se
Contact persons each sport
Barents Winter Games 2025
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Norway
Cato Fredriksen
cato@2c2.no
+47 906 14 930Børge Johansen
boergejo@hotmail.comHanne Jørgensen
hanne.jorgensen@gymogturn.no
+47 976 12 680Sweden
Elisabeth Boltemo
e.boltemo@gmail.comLars Stenberg
lars.j.stenberg@telia.com
+ 46 703 480 810Jane Grenman
norr@gymnastik.seFinland
Joonas Puurunen
joonas.puurunen@primesales.fiLillian Halmetoja
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Norway
Jarle Grann
jarlegrann@gmail.com
+47 478 80 095Ståle Åbotsvik
aabotsvik@gmail.com
+47 911 64 557Kent Nyheim
kent.nyheim@gmail.com
+47 416 65 454Sweden
Stig Landin
stig.landin54@gmail.com
+46 703 619 190Filip Lundberg
lundberg.j.filip@gmail.comFinland
Henri Kangas
hnk.kangas@gmail.com
(358) 40 096 2862 -
Norway
Musa Anderssen
mganderssen@gmail.com
+47 959 71 935Ulf Christensen
ulf.christensen48@gmail.comKristin Åberg
kristin.aaberg09@gmail.comSweden
Jeper Ponturo
basket@nbbf.nuFinland
Alex Tricoli
tricolifor3@hotmail.com
(358) 400 242796Tanja Sipola
tanja_si@hotmail.com
+358 408 496 104 -
Norway
Kathrine Alseen
kalseen@hotmail.com
+47 415 68 952Rune Skog
rune.skog73@gmail.com
00 47 990 24 019Sweden
Moa Martinsson
moamatildamartinsson@gmail.com
+46 706 841 502Finland
Olli Mäkinen
olli.makinen@saloistenreipas.fiAnne Talvensaari-Mattila
anne.talvensaari-mattila@oulu.fi
+358 445 304 511Heli Aikioniemi
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Norway
Torben Simonsen
torben.simonsen@idrettsforbundet.no
+47 419 00 251Solveig Nilsen
meresol@trollnet.no
+ 47 924 19 107Sweden
Lena Revholm
lena.revholm@parasport.se
+46 702 923 049Marianne Kortesoja
mettikana@hotmail.com
+ 46 70 292 00 34Finland
Jarno Saapunki
jarno.saapunki@paralympia.fi
+358 40 7375882 -
Norway
Jonas Karlsbakk
jonas.karlsbakk@skiforbundet.no
+47 995 59 588Mona Myrland
mona.myrland@skiforbundet.no
+47 468 80 242Hanne Kristine Kroken
hanne.kroken@skiforbundet.no
+ 47 412 94 599Parasport
Torben Simonsen
torben.simonsen@idrettsforbundet.no
+ 47 419 00 251Sweden
Anders Brannstrom
anders_hemma@hotmail.comHans Hedlund
hedlund832@gmail.com
+46 703750145Parasport
Lena Revholm
lena.revholm@parasport.se
+ 46 702 923 049Åke Nilsson
akenilsson66@hotmail.se
+ 46 70 390 23 09Finland
Ilkka Ruotsala
ruotsala.ilkka@gmail.comJanne Hyyppä
janne.hyyppa@santasport.fi
(358) 405 789 137Parasport
Jarno Saapunki
jarno.saapunki@paralympia.fi
(358) 407 375 882
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Norway
Johannes Hoon Løvås
JohannesHoon.Lovas@nif.idrett.no
+ 47 993 24 354Kristian Meier
kristian@nnbr.no
+47 922 41 500Sweden
Gustaf Vallgren
Gustaf.vallgren@innebandy.seConny Björnfot
conny.bjornfot@innebandy.se
+46 738 146 003Finland
Mika Karusaari
mika_karusaari@hotmail.com
+358 407 783 083Atte Back
atteback@kamk.fi
+358 403 749 606 -
Norway
Børge Einvik
borge.einvik@fotball.noErnst Pedersen
ernstvidarpedersen@gmail.com
+47 909 71 035Lars Pedersen
larsp66@online.no
+47 916 93 110Sweden
Michael Fleuron
michael.fleuron@norrbottensff.bd.sePer Håkan Taavo
per-hakan.taavo@norrbottensff.bd.se
+46 706 804 911Finland
Klaus Kulju
klaus.kulju@palloliitto.fiEsa Saajanto
esa.saajanto@palloliitto.fi
(358) 505 314 149Mira Kulju
mira.kulju@palloliitto.fiAri Härkönen
ari.harkonen@palloliitto.fi
(358) 505 212 881 -
Norway
Liv Karen Johannessen
liv@svingen12.netEli Blomseth Helgesen
eli.blomseth@live.no
+47 932 18 093Johnny Hansen
byggmjih@online.no
+47 908 78 709Sweden
Ahti Aasa
ahti.aasa@gmail.com
+46 73 801 61 52Kjell Mörtberg (Norrbotten)
kjell.mrtberg@telia.com
+46 70 606 62 46Finland
Arto Vilppola
artovilp@gmail.com
(358) 503 500 566Tero Taulavuori
taulavuori@kotikone.fi
+358 408 481 665 -
Norway
Vera Nowbuth-Thoresen
Vera.Nowbuth@sor-varanger.kommune.noTherese Einvik (Also parasport)
teinvik@hotmail.com
+47 916 23 711Parasport
Torben Simonsen
torben.simonsen@idrettsforbundet.no
+ 47 419 00 251Sweden
Norrlands Simförbund
norrland@svensksimidrott.se
+46 730 898 815Parasport
Lena Revholm
lena.revholm@parasport.se
+46 702 923 049Finland
Tommi Pulkkinen
tommi.pulkkinen@oulunuinti.fiSofia Saukko (also parasport)
sofia.saukko@gmail.comParasport
Jarno Saapunki
jarno.saapunki@paralympia.fi
+358 407 375 882 -
Norway
Hanne Jørgensen
hanne.jorgensen@gymogturn.no
+47 976 12 680Lise Hagensen Nytrøen
Cato Fredriksen
cato@2c2.no
+47 906 14 930Sweden
Oliver Erdélyi Berntsson
Oliverberntsson412@gmail.com
+46 76 317 75 77Gymnstik Förbund Norr
ttknorr@gymnastik.seFinland
Helmi Leppänen
helmi.leppanen@hotmail.com
+358 400 933 417 -
Norway
Jonny Ternlind
jit.imp@online.no
+47 901 81 692Parasport
Bastiaan Burgering
parabordtennis.norge@gmail.com
+47 984 23 866Sweden
Norrlands Bordtennisförbund
info@nbtf.seIngela Lundbäck
Finland
Teemu Oinas
teemu.oinas@gmail.com
+358 50 485 8200Jari Vesaluama
jari.vesaluoma@gmail.com
Pictures by Norwegian Barents Secretariat